Celtic face their biggest pre-split test as they welcome high-flying Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership at Parkhead on Saturday (kick-off: 3pm).
Having closed the gap on league leaders Hearts to five points with a 2-1 win over Aberdeen last week, Martin O’Neill’s men made it a week to remember as they beat rivals Rangers on penalties in the Scottish Cup quarter-final after the sides drew 0-0 after extra-time at Ibrox on Sunday.
As for their visitors, Motherwell's hopes of a top-three finish hit a major speed bump as Jens Berthel Askou’s side fell to a surprise 2-1 defeat away to Dundee at Dens Park on Saturday. Just their second defeat in the last 11 league games, the result leaves them four points adrift of third-place Rangers in the table.
Ahead of the game at Parkhead, The Scotsman has all the latest team news:
5. John Koutroumbis - Motherwell - OUT
Another who isn't expected to return until later this month, the Australian defender has a calf issue. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. Auston Trusty - Celtic - SUSPENDED
The American defender will serve the final game of a three match suspension for his red card against Hibs last month. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Kieran Tierney - Celtic - DOUBT
Another who was ruled out late in the game against Rangers on Sunday, O'Neill said he hopes he will be available for the visit of Motherwell. Likely to be touch and go leading up to kick-off at Parkhead. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Kasper Schmeichel - Celtic - AVAILABLE
Missed two of the last three games with illness, but was left out of the matchday squad against Rangers at the weekend despite returning to fitness. The veteran Dane looks to have lost his starting XI spot to Viljami Sinisalo, but is available if needed at the weekend. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images